WSR 05-03-111

EXPEDITED RULES

OFFICE OF

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

[ Insurance Commissioner Matter No. R 2005-01 -- Filed January 19, 2005, 10:21 a.m. ]

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Standards for education of licensees soliciting long-term care contracts.

NOTICE

     THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Kacy Scott, Office of Insurance Commissioner, P.O. Box 40255, Olympia, WA 98504-0255, e-mail Kacys@oic.wa.gov , AND RECEIVED BY March 22, 2005.


     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Proposed amendments to chapter 284-17 WAC will result in incorrect references in WAC 284-54-750. This proposal will correct those references. In the event that the amendments to chapter 284-17 WAC are not adopted, this proposal will be withdrawn.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: The commissioner is committed to the review of existing regulations to improve the clarity and efficiency of Title 284 WAC.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, and 48.85.030.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 48.85.040.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Mike Kreidler, Insurance Commissioner, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Georgia Cooper, P.O. Box 40255, Olympia, WA 98504-0255, (360) 725-7145; and Enforcement: Scott Jarvis, P.O. Box 40255, Olympia, WA 98504-0255, (360) 725-7262.

January 19, 2005

Mike Kreidler

Insurance Commissioner

OTS-7709.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 97-19-007, filed 9/4/97, effective 10/5/97)

WAC 284-54-750   Standards for education of licensees soliciting long-term care contracts.   (1) Every issuer shall annually certify to the commissioner that each resident and nonresident licensee involved in the transaction of long-term care insurance has completed an approved ((six-hour)) LTC special education course ((on either long-term care or long-term care and long-term care partnership)) every two years in accordance with WAC ((284-17-220 (2)(b)(i))) 284-17-258. Applications may only be accepted if the licensee involved in the transaction meets all of the requirements of WAC ((284-17-220 (2)(b)(i))) 284-17-258.

     (2) Beginning with the calendar year 1998, issuers shall file a copy of the following certification report with the commissioner on or before March 31 of each year:



Annual Filing of Compliance with the

Long-Term Care and Long-Term Care Partnership

Education Requirements of WAC ((284-17-220 (2)(b)(i))) 284-17-258
To be filed with the commissioner on or before March 31 of each year
For the period of January 1 to December 31 of                (Year)
Company Name

Address

Insurance Policies Offered:
Long-Term Care          
Long-Term Care Partnership                          Both          

I hereby certify that all ((our affiliated licenses)) appointed agents involved in the transaction of each long-term care or long-term care partnership policy we issue in Washington have fulfilled the requirements of WAC ((284-17-220 (2)(b)(i))) 284-17-258. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, we did not accept or process any applications that involved the participation of a licensee who was not in compliance with WAC ((284-17-220 (2)(b)(i))) 284-17-258.
Signature of Officer:

 Date:

Name and Title of Officer:
Prepared by:

Phone Number:
Phone Number:

Return Certification Form to:

     Education Manager

     Office of the Insurance Commissioner

     P.O. Box 40257

     Olympia , WA 98504-0257

     Fax 360-586-2019

[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150 and 48.85.030. 97-19-007, § 284-54-750, filed 9/4/97, effective 10/5/97.]

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